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North West Did Not Attend the 2025 Met Gala Despite Helping Mom with Preparations – Here's Why

May 06, 2025

09:10 A.M.

Although North West didn't attend the Met Gala, the young fashionista shared TikTok videos of her looking stylish while riding to the event with her mom.

On May 5, 2025, some of Hollywood's biggest stars stepped out dressed to the nines to attend this year's Met Gala in New York City. Among them was Kim Kardashian, who dazzled in an all-black ensemble. Kardashian's eldest daughter, North West, who was involved in the outfit preparations with her mom, did not join Kardashian because of a strict policy instilled by Met Gala guru Anna Wintour.

Kim Kardashian at the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" in New York City on May 5, 2025. | Source: Getty Images

Kardashian's Met Gala look was a bold interpretation of the night's "Tailored for You" dress code, aligning with the 2025 gala's emphasis on menswear and sharp suiting.

The theme accompanied the debut of the museum's latest exhibition, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," a tribute to the cultural impact of Black dandyism, inspired by Monica L. Miller's acclaimed book "Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity."

Kim Kardashian posing in her all-black ensemble. | Source: Getty Images

Kardashian turned heads in a striking black leather ensemble by Chrome Hearts — a sculpted, form-fitting bodice and skirt featuring intricate crocodile embossing, a dramatic asymmetrical shoulder detail, and a floor-sweeping train.

Kim Kardashian posing for photos. | Source: Getty Images

The look was cinched with a belted waist and adorned with cascading pearl chains, adding movement and texture.

Kim Kardashian posing at the 2025 Met Gala. | Source: Getty Images

She accessorized the look with layered diamond necklaces and a matching statement ring, while a wide-brimmed leather hat angled low over her eyes brought an air of mystery.

Kim Kardashian smiling in her wide-brimmed hat. | Source: Getty Images

The back of the dress revealed a daring cut-out, exposing her toned back, and further punctuating the look's edgy sophistication.

A view of the back portion of Kim Kardashian's outfit. | Source: Getty Images

Inside the venue, Kardashian was photographed alongside fellow fashion risk-taker and musical star Doja Cat, who also leaned into the theme's expressive aesthetic, donning a bold, structured bodysuit and blazer with exaggerated shoulders. She combined pinstripe detailing with a fierce animal print corset.

Doja Cat posing for a picture with Kim Kardashian. | Source: Getty Images

While Kim Kardashian made a solo grand entrance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, her daughter played a major role in the evening's buildup — just not on the red carpet.

The 11-year-old joined her mom on the ride to the gala but did not enter the event due to a long-standing age restriction reportedly enforced by Wintour, which limits guests to those 18 and older. Still, West made sure her presence was felt.

Kim Kardashian and North West showing off their looks in a TikTok video, posted on May 6, 2025. | Source: TikTok/@kimandnorth

She appeared fully glammed in bold blue waist-length braids and a black, white, and brown cow-print ensemble, complete with a furry jacket, shorts, oversized necklaces, and chunky sneakers.

On their shared TikTok account, the mother-daughter duo posted two videos capturing their pre-gala excitement. In the first, they playfully zoomed the camera back and forth in front of their faces, while wearing casual loungewear before the clip jumped to a striking reveal of their full looks.

Another video featured West filming herself singing along to a song while riding in a car, eventually turning the camera to her mom, who stood beside her receiving last-minute touch-ups from her glam team.

Though she didn't step onto the Met steps, West's playful energy and fashion-forward look left a memorable digital footprint.

West's mom's Met Gala appearance comes over two months after another fashion moment caused a commotion online when she appeared in a steamy campaign for her clothing brand SKIMS.

While the campaign turned heads, it also sparked debate, with netizens drawing comparisons between Kardashian and her ex-husband's wife, Bianca Censori.

In the images, Kardashian's slicked-back hairstyle and minimalistic, skin-tight outfit immediately reminded people of Censori's recent fashion choices. Some netizens speculated whether the resemblance was intentional or merely a coincidence.

Kim Kardashian posing for the SKIMS campaign, "THE ULTIMATE BUTT," posted on February 11, 2025. | Source: Instagram/skims

One netizen commented, "She literally looks exactly like Bianca Censori..does she want to get back together with Kanye?" Another echoed the sentiment, "Same hairstyle even. Wow." An observer on Instagram wrote, "Please don’t give him the pleasure of you imitating his new wife 😔."

Kim Kardashian posing in a two-piece ensemble. | Source: Instagram/kimkardashian

The conversation continued with another remarking, "New face dropped, she just cloned Bianca Censori," while someone else quipped, "Alright, Bianca wannabe."

Others expressed shock, with one person writing, "This does not look like kim??? [sic]" and another simply asking, "Bianca? Is that you?"

Additional comments fueled the debate, as one person questioned, "Trying to look like Censori, why???" Another remarked, "I'm seeing double," while a third simply stated, "Twins."

Kardashian is no stranger to attracting wide-scale public attention for her style. Like her SKIMS campaign, she also made daring and bold fashion choices with her 2025 Met Gala look.

However, the star wasn't the only celebrity to turn heads at the glitzy event. Here are some other dazzling looks from this year's Met Gala:

US gymnast Simone Biles arrives at the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025.

Venus Williams strikes a pose at the 2025 Met Gala celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5 in New York City.

Heidi Klum attends the 2025 Met Gala celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5 in New York City.

Sydney Sweeney dazzles at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Pamela Anderson at the Met Gala on May 5, 2025, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Diana Ross steals the show at the 2025 Met Gala celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" on May 5, 2025, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens are giving couple goals at the Met Gala celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" on May 5, 2025.

Zoe Saldaña shows off her figure in a monochromatic look at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City.

Anne Hathaway keeps it chic and simple with her jewelry taking center stage at the 2025 Met Gala celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Whoopi Goldberg makes a grand entrance with her tuxedo-inspired look and top hat at the 2025 Met Gala celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Demi Moore in an unforgettable avant-garde black and white dress at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, 2025, in New York City.

Olympic track and field sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson brought Spring colors to the 2025 Met Gala carpet on May 5, 2025, in New York.

US singer-songwriter Alicia Keys and her husband, US rapper Swizz Beatz, complemented each other with matching looks at the 2025 Met Gala.

US fashion designer Vera Wang at the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 5, 2025, in New York.

Sabrina Carpenter goes pantsless in a tuxedo-inspired bodysuit at the Met Gala with the theme "Tailored for You" on May 5, 2025.

Tyla at the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5, celebrating the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.

At the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, Angela Bassett arrived at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for an evening themed "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Shakira attends the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on Monday, May 5.

Cardi B turns heads at the 2025 Met Gala, held May 5 at the Met in NYC, which honored the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Kendall Jenner attends the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5.

Madonna attends the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, themed "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5.

Keke Palmer attends the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5, celebrating the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Nicole Kidman attends the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5, celebrating the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

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Zendaya attends the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5, celebrating the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Halle Bailey at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Halle Berry attends the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5, celebrating the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Gayle King attends the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5, celebrating the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Cynthia Erivo at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Miley Cyrus at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Dressed for fashion’s biggest night, Serena Williams made her entrance at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5 at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, where this year’s theme was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," the 2025 Met Gala welcomed Nicki Minaj to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5.

Met Gala co-chair A$AP Rocky joined Rihanna at the 2025 event held on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Kylie Jenner steps out for the 2025 Met Gala on May 5 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, celebrating the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

Teyana Taylor attends the 2025 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5, celebrating the theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."

The 2025 Met Gala celebrated "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" on May 5, with Jenna Ortega among the stars arriving at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

"Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" was the focus of the 2025 Costume Institute Benefit, where Hailey Bieber made an appearance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on May 5.

Dua Lipa at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."